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Waratahs upset Super Rugby champion Crusaders

Waratahs upset Super Rugby champion Crusaders

The NSW Waratahs have rebounded from an opening-round loss to Queensland to shock the Crusaders, beating the reigning Super Rugby Pacific champions 37-24.

Moana Pasifika dent Fijian Drua in Super Round thriller

Moana Pasifika dent Fijian Drua in Super Round thriller

Moana Pasifika dent Fijian Drua in Super Round thriller

Moana Pasifika dent Fijian Drua in Super Round thriller

Moana Pasifika have held off a mighty comeback to notch their first-ever win over the Fijian Drua in a 39-36 Super Rugby thriller in Melbourne.

Reds chase gains, not statement win against Hurricanes

Reds chase gains, not statement win against Hurricanes

Reds chase gains, not statement win against Hurricanes

Reds chase gains, not statement win against Hurricanes

Queensland enter Sunday's Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Hurricanes off a strong win, but know better will be needed to seal back-to-back wins.

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Brumbies need to be better to beat Chiefs: Alaalatoa

Brumbies need to be better to beat Chiefs: Alaalatoa

Injured ACT Brumbies skipper Allan Alaalatoa say his team's discipline needs improvement to topple fellow Super Rugby Pacific heavyweights the Chiefs.

Rebels roar home to down Force in Super Round

Rebels roar home to down Force in Super Round

Melbourne have scored four unanswered second-half tries, including two from Filipo Daugunu, to come from behind and secure a 48-34 win over the Western Force.

Unbeaten Blues continue Super misery for Highlanders

Unbeaten Blues continue Super misery for Highlanders

Star back-rower Hoskins Sotutu has scored a hat-trick as the Blues opened Super Round at Melbourne's AAMI Park with a 37-29 victory over the Highlanders.

Coach Schmidt officially in the Wallabies hot seat

Coach Schmidt officially in the Wallabies hot seat

Recruiting his assistants is his first priority, but new Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says he has already started compiling a dossier on his Test prospects.

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Teething issues with smart mouthguards force rule tweak

Teething issues with smart mouthguards force rule tweak

Teething issues with smart mouthguards force rule tweak

Teething issues with smart mouthguards force rule tweak

Officials have tweaked the Instrumented Mouthguard process after the opening round of the Super Rugby Pacific was marred by technical teething issues.

Reds star Jordan Petaia would carve up the NRL: Hunt

Reds star Jordan Petaia would carve up the NRL: Hunt

Reds star Jordan Petaia would carve up the NRL: Hunt

Reds star Jordan Petaia would carve up the NRL: Hunt

Explosive Queensland Reds fullback Jordan Petaia would shine in the NRL, dual-code international Karmichael Hunt says.

Coleman has no qualms with early Waratahs coaching call

Coleman has no qualms with early Waratahs coaching call

Coleman has no qualms with early Waratahs coaching call

Coleman has no qualms with early Waratahs coaching call

Coach Darren Coleman has no beef with the NSW Waratahs board intending to make a call on his future after just four rounds of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Rebels' Gordon looks for improved showing against Force

Rebels' Gordon looks for improved showing against Force

Rebels' Gordon looks for improved showing against Force

Rebels' Gordon looks for improved showing against Force

Melbourne's Carter Gordon says he can't get caught up in trying to trump rival No.10 Ben Donaldson and needs to work on improving his own game for the Rebels.

Force feel the pain for hard luck story Izack Rodda

Force feel the pain for hard luck story Izack Rodda

Force feel the pain for hard luck story Izack Rodda

Force feel the pain for hard luck story Izack Rodda

Star Western Force lock Izack Rodda looks set to miss at least a month of action with a quad injury, further hammering the club's forward stocks.

Nawaqanitawase in doubt for Waratahs' Super Round clash

Nawaqanitawase in doubt for Waratahs' Super Round clash

Nawaqanitawase in doubt for Waratahs' Super Round clash

Nawaqanitawase in doubt for Waratahs' Super Round clash

Sydney Roosters-bound X-factor winger Mark Nawaqanitawase is a doubtful starter for the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Super Round clash with the champion Crusaders.

Revenge on Brumbies minds ahead of Chiefs showdown

Revenge on Brumbies minds ahead of Chiefs showdown

Revenge on Brumbies minds ahead of Chiefs showdown

Revenge on Brumbies minds ahead of Chiefs showdown

ACT Brumbies hooker Lachie Lonergan admits his side wants to make a statement and knock off the Super Rugby Pacific powerhouse Chiefs.

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Rebels out to rebound after horror Super round-one loss

Melbourne aren't blaming their off-field struggles for a heavy opening loss to the Brumbies and are determined to bounce back against the Force in Super Round.

Rona's recent run in Japanese rugby continues

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo remain perfect after seven rounds of the Japanese rugby season, while ex-Wallaby Curtis Rona scored his fifth try of the campaign.

Australia sevens men struggle before Dupont date

Australia's rugby sevens men have suffered two defeats in Vancouver in a warm-up for a date with French great Antoine Dupont, but the Aussie women shone again.

Foketi out of hospital with sights on Waratahs comeback

Lalakai Foketi has returned home and could be back on light duties as early as next week, a positive after a first-up NSW Waratahs Super Rugby loss to the Reds.

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Reds' offence clicks, Kiss era begins with rivalry win

The Queensland Reds have produced some scintillating offence to punish the NSW Waratahs in a 40-22 win in Brisbane to begin their Super Rugby Pacific season.

Lolesio wants Super showing to lead back to Wallabies

After being on the outer with the Wallabies last year, maturing Brumbies playmaker Noah Lolesio is hoping for a clean slate under new Test coach Joe Schmidt.

Western Force itching to make up for round-one fizzer

Western Force have been left bitterly disappointed by their opening Super Rugby loss to the Hurricanes and are desperate to bounce back against the Rebels.

Reds' three-headed monster fit and primed for Kiss era

A fit-again Liam Wright and fellow backrowers Fraser McReight and Harry Wilson loom as massive threats under new Queensland Reds coach Les Kiss.

Hurricanes blow Force away with first-half stunner

The Western Force's season has started with a whimper, going down 44-14 to the rampant Hurricanes in a six-tries-to-two romp in Perth.

Rebels woes continue with 30-3 Super loss to Brumbies

Melbourne have been unable to shrug off their off-field woes, falling to a demoralising 30-3 loss to the ACT Brumbies to open their Super Rugby Pacific season.

Force fight hard in SuperW loss to Japanese champs

The Western Force have fought bravely in 37C heat but suffered a 10-point trial loss to Japanese champions Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix in Perth.

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